Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) has named Damian Blackburn as its new Chief Executive Officer as Justin Nedd steps down from the post.
Nedd at a press conference on Tuesday said that he will be taking up a post within parent company Atlantic Tele Network as Vice President of Strategic Programmes.
Blackburn has signalled his intention to use innovation as the driving force in ensuring that customers receive adequate service. He sports some two decades of leadership with mobile and internet operators across the Americas, the Caribbean and Europe.
Most recently, he served as CEO of Aliv – a successful LTE network mobile operator in The Bahamas. He has also held positions at Virgin Mobile, Vodafone/Orange and Digicel among others. The new CEO is already hinting at new plans for the oil and gas industry, among other sectors.
“My goal is to listen to our customers and work with our incredible team to make sure that we deliver the country’s vision of exceptional technology and service to meet current and future needs. The company has built a strong foundation – and with a sharpened focus on the needs of our customers, we will rise together with Guyana,” Blackburn said.
Chairman of GTT’s Board of Directors, Brad Martin also said in a statement, “Damian is a highly experienced telecoms leader who has the vision to grow GTT and deliver on the changing needs of our customers and the country. His impressive career has included running companies, building and managing mobile networks, leading growth initiatives, and more. One of the most consistent themes of his work is that he’s been a customer service champion at every level. With a track record of operating highly reliable networks and improving customer experience, Damian will accelerate GTT’s customer-focused mission.”
